Track Day Tips - Episode 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2024
- After so many requests I'm happy we can bring you this series of Track day "Pro Tips" This series will start right from the basics of body positioning all the way through to your first track day & "Pro Tips".
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Your perspective on trail braking would very insightful!
Plus 1 on this, would be fantastic to hear from a legend like Rea about this. And maybe about finding confidence on acceleration when leaning, probably one of my biggest mind hurdles
Right, lets see what we can do
@@jrea65 good luck this weekend
I think it’s amazing that a 6 times (greatest ever)WSBK champion takes the time to do these videos to help people. I think it shows what a genuine down to earth person JR is 😎
Well, I am astonished that JR makes those vids, this means in turn he has nothing to provide about real racing. Looking back a year he made vids from the padock. This vid is default talk every instructor tell you on a race day. A pitty JR ends his career this way.
We need “don’t be a goon” merch 😂
You reckon?
@@jrea65 would be an instant hit once you put it on your helmet maybe 😂
@@jrea65 the Gooners (Arsenal Fans I believe) might take it personally lol!
@@jrea65 Also, "Don't Be A Squid!" for the wanna be roadracers!
Basic, but useful advice for those who start riding, from a multiple world champion. Invaluable. I would have added: "take a full riding course and repeat it after a while". It's incredible the amount of riding mistakes one sees on the track. That includes myself. Get yourself filmed from various angles. You certainly do things that you don't realize. I mean, I do.
Wow Jonathan, I haven't seen content this good since the Keith Code twist of the wrist DVD. Thx man.
Chasing the highest apex speed is my biggest flaw as a beginner. Thanks for the reminder that the risk is higher and takes focus from the other aspect that is needed to be trained first.
Biggest misconception with novice riders is apex speed.
"Become friends with your bike". Wise words. My bike's my best buddie. Love it more than I should. Sad but true!
Truth!
We have James Whitham track days. Will we get JR track days in the future?
Also loved the "Don't be a goon" 😂
Great video series JR! Something most of us track day folks need to learn and understand is trail braking at the beginning of the lean, how to judge beginning and ending pressures and times, confidence, feel, speed, etc. A show dedicated to whatever insights and advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.
I will try to cover this soon
thanks for your clear and simple narration.
Glad it was helpful!
Johnny please cover vision 👀 and reference points. How do you visually navigate your way around the track. Also a few tips on how to learn a new track from a six time world champion 💪🏽
How good is this. I'm about to do a track day and this pops up. Thank you Jonathan Rea. You answered a question I have had for a while about the pressure applied to the inside or outside foot pegs during cornering, and using the balls of your feet, thanks for confirming this.
Hopefully, in the next video, you can cover some more on trail breaking and body position for corner entry.
Looking forward to your next race. All the best Jonathan.
Andy
A few people talking about trail braking so lets have a go at doing that in the next video
@@jrea65 Because it's such an easy time to tuck the front and dump your bike if you get it wrong ... he says, talking from personal, painful experience.
Thanks for the video jonny! All the best for the rest of the season!!!
Awesome info Johnny!
Haven’t done my first track day yet and I do have an Ex BSB Racer son for instruction when I do but some great info to start getting used to doing gently on the road first !
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Don't waste your time, if you feel it's your thing, and you can afford it, do it now. I regret having started only at 43. But I'm so glad I did. It's addictive!
@@CarloPiana I’m 58 and wish I had started much earlier and ignored my sons your too old to start now dad many years before I went for it!
If I have the time this summer I will in the mean time I have two weeks touring from Santander down to the Algarve for WSBK VIP hospitality courtesy of my sons mate and back which is going to be epic on our Ducati Panigales!
@@ianwarren8316 I'm 56. A lady friend of mine started at my age, and she's like a 5'1" (not good with imperial stuff) and she's still faster than me @64. It's definitely not too late. 😉
Thx for the tips JR!!!!!! I think if you could do a video on what aftermarket products are beneficial and which ones are not episode itd be Great! I Love watching you ride champ, Goodluck this Season!!!!!+5!
Rea, thank you for these videos. It helps get riders more motivated to get on track versus riding crazy on the streets. Long time fan of yours
Nashville, TN USA
Awesome video! Thank you! Gonna have to learn all by heart before my first private track day
Great stuff from the best!
I think JR's Riding School is a must do when the time comes, and definitely I will travel from Athens to attend!
Holy moly this is so well explained and amazingly executed. THANK YOU.
Also couldn’t have come at a better time; my first track day this coming Saturday!
Any advice on tyre pressure for wet days?
Thanks for taking the time on chatting about "Body Position". I really appreciate how you emphasized the importance of the topic, by making it your first tip on the first episode! I'm looking forward to other riding tips in the coming episodes... :)
Looking forward to the rest of the series!
As you’re such a high level rider, I’d love it if you went deeper into some advanced concepts. There’s lots of beginner friendly trackday content.
Maybe even consider doing a members only content, similar to what Sylvain Guintoli does, his track videos are amazing too.
Among other things, I’d love to hear something about really hard braking on a modern big bike, where your rear wheel lifts. How do you control it, transition into a corner, what’s the proper body position, etc.
Thanks Johnny and looking forward to more videos!
Ouffff, you are touching on areas that some of my rivals would find valuable. Be a pretty big subscription in that case
Awesome job easy to follow advice brought to your community for free, Jon 🙏
I saw you win a couple of WSBK races on the Chang Circuit Buriram, an experience of a life time!
Really like this kind video ❤Thinks I’m learning to ride the track this is very helpful
GOD BLESS you JR for putting out these videos....May you keep racing for many more years to come, it is always a pleasure to watch you ride and compete......
最高のレッスンですジョニー先生！次も楽しみにしてます！
love it!
great video- I like how you say forget about being fast at the apex. Maybe a video breaking down braking and downshifts on different corner radius. I tell myself body, brake, downshift before tip in but those tight corners after high speed straights get me mixed up sometime where i miss my downshifts as too much seems to be going on in my head and breaking seems to be a priority
Thank you! I'd like to know about the approaches you take to different types of corners.
Thanks Rea!! More & detailed video please!!!!
That is truly important for all of we normal riders JR. MANY thanks. THE biggest problem however is getting the younger riders to study anything cos they are convinced that they are the man!!!
I saw your testing times were good and look forward to seeing what you can do this weekend. Good luck mate.
Brilliant JR! How about some more insights on the dangling leg during breaking? Thanks again for sharing!
None of us are fast enough to feel the effects of dangling our legs besides doing it to look cool
@@strobegaming4981 still very interesting to hear what a Champion like JR can share on the topic
Great series
great insight on turning your bike putting weight on your footpegs. nice one Johnny .all the best for the rest of the season
You’re the man JR !!! 🙏🏼👑
I have such bad English skills but your videos make learning English fun 😁. Very interesting and good video, you explained it in 10 minutes, something else racing coach explains in 10 videos of 20 minutes each. For me, Arai is also the best helmet brand, but what I don't like about the integrated Alpinestar airbag is that it doesn't really cover the back of the neck, which is probably the most important thing in my eyes. I have the Helite e-GP Air 2.0 which is tight-fitting and made for racing and also covers the back of the neck. I wish you all the best 😉 #forever65
Thought you were in sunny Spain for a moment. Gym wall is awesome lad
How does rear braking help before and during cornering?
Really good information on this blog. Hope to see you soon on the top step on the yamaha
Cool.
I don't do track days. I'm too old. But love your video's. Thanks.
Nonsense. There is a guy who at 74 beats the $**** out of me. 😉
Very helpful
Jonathan Rea, you are an amazing pilot who has his own sophisticated driving style, and many are shocked by your style and how you can control a motorcycle at such limits. I have been following and fanning you for many years and rejoice at every victory you have and your hard efforts to master the Yamaha. You are a tough fighter. I would like to ask you about the position of the body during heavy braking. You talk about the position of the legs and arms for beginner pilots. But there is a more advanced technique of one-leg braking. Could you tell me about the position of the body in one leg? Some pilots say they will drop one cheek even before the start of braking, or right at the moment of braking, which was easier to move along with inertia.
At this moment, the outside leg is pressed tightly against the tank and presses the tank in the direction of the turn, and the foot presses into the peg. the inside leg is already on the toe and already turned at the knee and ready to turn. As far as I understand, in order to do this and stay on the motorcycle, you need to sit closer to the tank at the initial stage of braking, when one cheek drops off, and press your thigh tightly to the tank. Is it so? Please tell us in more detail about the position of the body at this moment. I weigh 100kg and I’m hitting my knee and elbow, but there’s a problem with braking. I try to use 100% of the front brake on the straight and 10-20% of the rear brake, with a smooth release of the clutch and for my weight it is critical for me to think about this issue.
Since the load during inertia is very strong, I try to distribute the weight between the arms and legs, but different pilots say differently about the body's braking position. please tell me if you have the opportunity. Because the words from your mouth inspire confidence and these are the words of a man and not a boy)) I hope you will soon curb the Yamaha and return to the top 3 and show the greatest fight with Toprak and Bautista
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I have been club racing three years and have a fully built ‘22 R1. I have started to hit my pinnacle in performance and times so would be interested in recommended training and tactics for continuing to develop. I’m mid pack for most races so I know there is room for improvement.
Thanks 👍
I used to love the Woolsey Coulter's ART academies .
Thanks jonny ill be ordering spare pegs for the ones im about to bend 🤣
Never thought i could turn the bike with the foot pegs a light turned on the second you mentioned it.
Off out now to bend my pegs 😂🫶
Best content yet. More of the same, please.
T shirt , " Dont be a Goon*, I'll buy one now...
Awesome video I had my first trackday on my own track bike the other week (before I hired rentals) and I massively struggled with the bike I didn’t keep an eye on tyre pressures enough but also I’ve never adjust my suspension since I got it any tips on how to adjust your suspension ?
Great video really informative, can you give some advice on track day maintenance. Some people tell me to change the oil every track day and brake pads every three or four days, what's your best advice, thanks Lee.
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Well since you just got your license, it's only fair that we answer any questions you might have about street riding, Johnny. Lol
Lesson 1: All riders are obligated to wheelie for the kids. It's a sacred duty we must always honor. 😆
"Don't Be A Squid!" 😅
Hi. Love these videos. Two questions, how do you weight the bike with your outside foot to get the bike out of the corner when your body is hanging off to the inside? And a lot of pro rider dangle one leg in braking, doesn't that put all the weight on your arms since you're not squeezing the tank with your thighs? Also, if you make another video, would be nice if you cover vision. Cheers.
JR, make one video explaining us how to touch ground with elbow. I know it is not necessary to go fast, but it is so funny...😊
Thanks Jonathan, great content. I understand weighting the pegs in a corner but what are you doing with the bars to achieve full lean? Are you counter-steering quite hard to get the bike to turn?
Hey Jonny, would all your instructions still apply if you were riding a 600 or even smaller bike? Ie carrying more corner speed etc?
Ps tip top tips btw 👍
I'd like to hear your input about trail braking and weight transfer front to rear mid corner especially off camber descending corners
0:02 jaysus she is a fit looking bike 😍🤤
How or where did you get a character of your family on your airbag chest area?
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Im not a leaning off the bike rider i use counter steering is this an effective way or am i impeding myself?
Can you talk about steering in the middle of the corner and what that should feel like? Up until my past track day I had a nasty habit of constantly applying pressure to the bar to turn the bike, increasing turn radius. I still haven't learned how to "guess" the correct Lean angle for any corner. This is causing me to not go into any corners faster than 40ish mph, but I know people on the same bike can go faster. Maybe steering rate is what I am asking about? Any advice would be appreciated!
Question! Is it bad to have ‘some’ weight in the handlebars under hard braking? I know you’re supposed to use your core and legs to keep you upright, but sometimes it’s really difficult.
Yes you will have a lot of load through your hands under hard braking. The load should be coming off your hands as you turn, with the goal being a bent unloaded inside arm
What kind of oil are you running in the Yamaha? Thanks
Mega mate, can I have a spare set of your farings please
The most difficult part is looking past the apex before you get to the apex. Any tips?
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21:52 Novice rider moving to Inters next few weeks. Do I need track tyres, will I get them hot enough or shall I stick with Rossi IV and no tyre warmers?
“Make sure the bars are adjusted to the right angle”….. what is the right angle for riders?
How about what's the significant difference of the thumb n foot brake .. hehe
I want you to win again ,what's your tip,? Here's one for you , go faster bro 🏴❤
Video interessante fantastico, ma in inglese non so molto, se puoi lo stesso video se metti la traduzione in italiano se puoi, grazie per il video
Some good videos in Italian by Alberto Naska.
"Don't be a goon"
Will Try hard not be a Goon, Thanks.
Sorry Jonny, I got to stop you right here. Lean off the bike is not, so you can put more weight onto the inside peg. It's about getting the riders center of gravity to the inside of the bike, in general the CG is around about ,at your belly button and most of your weight pressure is in the seat and some in you legs of course. It also can help to pull the bike over with your outside leg. Yes the leg pressure helps but it's not the initial reason.
This diagnoses is similar to people explaining why do riders drag their knee, answer (wrong by the way) , so they can feel the pavement. this also is wrong, The reason is that the rider gains an advantage in turning bike and how it affects lean angle by doing so. When hanging one cheek off, the normal positioning of leaning, he is naturally going to go into a position where the knee is off to the side. Coincidentally, it works quite well as a lean angle gauge....
Back to the first point, try turning your MC with just your feet, very little happens, try turning with counter steering, a lot happens...it's may be a 100 to 1 comparison. Also, being concerned about this, as an initial track day tip, is kind of ridiculous, I can easily thing of a dozen more pertinent issues....yikes man...I can't even watch the rest of the video...
please help to clarify: th-cam.com/video/UYR0z0mypsE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Y6Wydr7qV8NYOQtx&t=196 "my left elbow starts to bend to allow(?) the weight to turn the bike?" I can't understand what exactly Johnny's saying
dont be a goon😂
😂😂😂 ....DONT...BE ..A GOON 😂😂😂 ... So zig zag doesn't help tire heat!?! So im looking like a GOON .. damn man , im thinkin Im doing something 😒